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How Does A Car Crash Settlement Work?
Any time you’re in a car accident with damage to yourself, your vehicle, and/or someone’s personal property, you’ll be placing a claim. If you’re responsible for that crash, your auto insurance company pays settlements to others and, most likely, repairs or replacement of your car
I Was Hit by a Commercial Truck. What Should I Do?
Passenger vehicles don’t weigh anywhere near as much as a commercial truck. Commercial trucks include cement mixers, dump trucks, snowplows, flatbeds, garbage trucks, refrigerated trucks, tankers, and tractor-trailers.
Can I File a Lawsuit if I’m Involved in a Crash Due to Snow or Ice on a Street?
Throughout the United States, winter brings snow and ice to streets and sidewalks. Homeowners are responsible for clearing and sanding/salting areas on their property.
5 Things You Never Knew About Medical Malpractice
Forbes estimates that about 17,000 medical malpractice lawsuits are filed each year. The majority of the claims are against doctors practicing in a high-risk specialty, though 3 out of 4 doctors in a low-risk specialty will face a malpractice claim at some point during their entire career.
When Happens When a Stoned or High Driver Causes A Car Crash?
Cannabis became illegal in Iowa in the 1920s. Efforts to decriminalize it have failed, though medical marijuana did become allowable a few decades ago
Can I File a Lawsuit if I’m Involved in an Airplane Crash or Injured During a Flight?
Flying is one of the safest modes of transportation, but accidents happen. In 2016, the NTSB reports there were a total of 1,335 accidents and 408 fatalities.
What Are Your Legal Rights After an Accident Involving a Commercial Truck?
Commercial trucks are substantially larger than most vehicles. Box trucks and 18-wheelers can cause significant damage to your car and your safety
My Child Was Injured at School. What Should I Do?
Parents do everything possible to keep their children safe. There are times when their safety and well-being are out of a parents’ hands.
My Child Was Injured at Daycare or Summer Camp. What Should I Do?
The moment you put your kid on a bus or drop them off at daycare or summer camp, you expect others to care for them with the same level of care you provide
How To Help Someone Facing Emotional Trauma After a Car Crash
Physical injuries are not the only aftermath of a car accident. Many people suffer from emotional trauma. That emotional strain can be severe or mild. No matter how serious it is, it affects everyday life
What To Do After A Car Accident Involving Fatalities?
The National Safety Council tracks the number of people who die on U.S. roadways. The organization has done so since 1921
What Should I Do If I’m Involved in a Car Crash with Someone Who Was Texting?
Per the Governors Highway Safety Association, driving while texting is banned in 48 states. In Florida, the law against text messaging goes into effect on October 1, 2019. Missouri only bans texting while driving for drivers 21 or younger.
5 Common Types Of Malpractice Found In Hospitals & What To Do If You Fall Victim
Medscape surveyed thousands of physicians about malpractice. More than half admitted they’d been named in a medical malpractice lawsuit. Surgeons and OB/GYNs were the most likely to be sued. Of those lawsuits, 3 out of 10 cases were settled before the trial.
What To Do If You’re Involved In A Car Crash While Pregnant
Pregnancy is an exciting and nerve-wracking time. One of the times it’s especially nerve-wracking is when you’re in a car crash. Between 2006 and 2012, the NHTSA reported approximately 112,300 pregnant women were in car crashes
Plastic Surgery Gone Wrong. How the legal system can help
You see TV shows about plastic surgeries gone wrong. Whether you’re watching the British show Botched Up Bodies or the U.S. show Botched, there’s a lot of attention being drawn to the ways plastic surgery can go horribly, horribly wrong.
5 Most Common Injuries in Auto Crashes
Police across the nation reported 7.277 million vehicle crashes to the The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2016. Of those crashes, only 2.177 million people received injuries.
Car Crashes & Whiplash: Tips For Preventing & What To Do Post Crash
Parents do everything possible to keep their children safe. There are times when their safety and well-being are out of a parents’ hands.
I Slipped And Fell In A Restaurant. What Should I Do?
As its name suggests, a slip and fall accident occurs when someone is injured after slipping and losing their footing.
What Happens If My Child is Injured in a School Bus Crash?
This is because school buses are heavily regulated and designed to be safer than the vast majority of passenger vehicles on the road.
Medical Malpractice Tips: 5 Things To Do If You Suspect Medical Malpractice
A team of researchers at the prestigious Johns Hopkins University recently concluded that about 10% of all deaths in the U.S. are due to medical errors. This means over 250,000 people are killed as a result of medical malpractice every year, and countless others suffer non-fatal injuries.
Top Summertime Injuries & How to Avoid Them
The summer season is inching closer and closer. Summer is known for its warm weather and sunshine, but many people do not realize that summer is also the season of serious accidents. Here’s a look at some of the most common summertime accidents:
I Tripped in a Store. What Should I Do?
Retailers are legally obligated to maintain safe conditions on their properties at all times to ensure their customers are not injured while shopping. But unfortunately, some retailers fail to fulfill this legal obligation. Customers can trip over a number of things inside a retail store, including items that have fallen off of the shelves, uneven flooring, torn carpeting, and product fixtures.
Can You Have A Medical Malpractice Case Regardless Of Age?
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States, behind only heart disease and cancer. Errors made by healthcare providers cause over 250,000 deaths per year, which is roughly 10% of annual deaths in the U.S. These errors also cause tens of thousands of non-fatal injuries as well. Based on these statistics, it is clear that medical malpractice is a serious problem.
Should I Go To The Hospital After A Car Crash?
There are approximately 4 million emergency room visits related to car accidents every year in the United States. The people who visit emergency rooms after a car accident suffer a wide range of injuries from whiplash and other soft tissue injuries to head trauma and spinal cord damage.























